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Northern Bear PLC (GB:NTBR)
LSE:NTBR
NTBR Stock Chart & Stats
135.00p
0.00p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
135.00p
0.00p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range52.23p - 158.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume46.73K
Average Volume (3M)31.90K
Market Cap
£17.88M
Enterprise Value14.47M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£3.83M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.3
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Jul 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding13,750,276
10 Day Avg. Volume41,033
30 Day Avg. Volume31,898
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.40
Price to Sales (P/S)0.11
P/FCF Ratio1.61
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low LeverageA debt-to-equity of 0.14 and equity ratio ~52% indicate a conservatively financed group. Durable low leverage gives Northern Bear capacity to absorb project timing shocks, fund organic growth or acquisitions, and reduces refinancing risk over the next 2-6 months.
Improving Cash GenerationA large improvement in free cash flow and FCF/net income ~0.74 reflects stronger conversion of profits into spendable cash. That sustained cash uplift supports debt reduction, working-capital needs, and selective reinvestment without immediate reliance on external funding.
Contract-based Recurring RevenueThe group's mix of one-off projects plus recurring maintenance and compliance contracts creates a resilient revenue base. Frameworks and repeat public-sector assignments underpin predictable cashflows and enable cross-selling across subsidiaries, supporting steady revenue over time.
Bears Say
Low Net MarginA net margin under 3% leaves limited buffer against input cost inflation or pricing pressure. In a labour- and material-intensive sector, small contract margin erosion materially hits profitability, constraining free cash flow and funding for strategic initiatives.
Free Cash Flow VariabilityDespite recent FCF growth, historical FCF swings point to working-capital and project-timing sensitivity. Persistent volatility can disrupt reinvestment, debt servicing and acquisition integration plans, requiring tighter operational cash controls to sustain improvements.
Cyclical Industry ExposureOperating in the construction/building-services sector ties revenue to project cycles and public-sector tendering. Economic downturns or lower public capex can quickly reduce volumes and utilization, pressuring margins and testing the durability of recent financial gains.
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NTBR FAQ
What was Northern Bear PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northern Bear PLC lowest share price was 52.23p and its highest was 158.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Northern Bear PLC’s market cap?
Northern Bear PLC’s market cap is £17.88M.
When is Northern Bear PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northern Bear PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 20, 2026 which is in 151 days.
How were Northern Bear PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Northern Bear PLC released its earnings results on Nov 19, 2025. The company reported 0.213p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.111p by 0.102p.
Is Northern Bear PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northern Bear PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Northern Bear PLC pay dividends?
Northern Bear PLC pays a Notavailable dividend of 3.5p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.02%. See more information on Northern Bear PLC dividends here
What is Northern Bear PLC’s EPS estimate?
Northern Bear PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Northern Bear PLC have?
Northern Bear PLC has 13,750,276 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northern Bear PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northern Bear PLC reported an EPS of 0.213p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.111p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.669%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northern Bear PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:NTBR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
Northern Bear PLC
Northern Bear PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides building and support services to local authorities, housing associations, NHS trusts, universities, construction companies, and national house builders in Northern England. It operates through three segments: Roofing Activities, Materials Handling Activities, and Construction Activities. The company sells, supplies, hires, maintains, and services forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. It also provides roofing contractor services, such as roof slating, tiling, leadwork, felting and general roof repairs, specialist leadwork, and refurbishment and maintenance services for domestic, commercial, and public sector properties. In addition, the company is involved in the supply and fixing of passive fire protection systems, fire stopping systems, and acoustic insulations; heritage restoration; and the provision of building contractor services, such as planned responsive and reactive maintenance, extensions, restoration, and new build and refurbishment works. Further, it offers health and safety consultancy services; HD video and photography of buildings; commercial interior design and fitting services; electrical repair, installation, maintenance, and testing services; fire alarms, emergency lighting, and door access systems; and unmanned aerial imagery services, as well as sound insulation services. Northern Bear PLC was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.